Even from the very beginning, he was a gentleman. He introduced himself to me and we hit it off right away. A few months earlier, I had seen him in a concert production of Sweeney Todd and developed a HUGE crush on him. I remember thinking, "he's too attractive to be a nice guy. It… Continue reading Our 10 Year (So Far) Love Story

Welcome back, friends! I'm glad you're back to hear what's happening at my little cabin in the woods. I love these weekly recaps! I was literally just thinking about how awesome these are going to be to look back on when baby Flynn is all grown up and I get nostalgic. I wonder if that's… Continue reading Weekly Recap: Homemade Hibachi & Family Hike

This was a great week! A long week...but a great one. My mom was visiting for a good portion of it and helped a lot with baby Flynn. I was really grateful for that. I decided that since I post on Sundays and Wednesdays, that I would make Sunday my weekly recap post day. So,… Continue reading Weekly Recap: Healthy changes & Hubby haircut

I don't think anyone knew the real truth of the matter. There were so many people around me, and sometimes I felt like screaming at everyone to get away from me. Of course, I couldn't though. How would people respond? I'd looking like a complete freak in public. School was always a challenge for me.… Continue reading What I wish I had known: Anxiety chat

Let's be honest, everyone makes fun of us Georgians.
Down in the South we are ill prepared for when something like "Snowpocalypse" happens, and all the crazy that comes along with it.
The weather channel predicted a few inches of snow...maybe...boy were they wrong.

I'll be honest with you... I didn't even know that I HAD postpartum depression. I know what you're thinking, "How could you NOT know?". The truth is, I honestly remember being, overall, generally very happy. After all, my husband was home for the Summer without having to go to work (he's a professor and gets… Continue reading When PPD sneaks up on you

You guys...my baby is 8 MONTHS OLD!!! How and when did that happen? When he was first born, he was so tiny. "What are these people doing to me?" "Ugh, not this again." "Woah...shiny!" "Yeah...I know I'm a stud. Just like my dad." "Did someone say Baba?" "Daddy is SOOOO funny!" "I don't know if… Continue reading Baby Flynn’s 8 Month Update!

Flynn, I remember the day I had you so clearly. The night before, we went and got Hibachi and i'm pretty sure I ate my weight in fried rice since I knew I wouldn't be eating for a while. It was a good thing too because you didn't want to come out of there! "Nope...it'll… Continue reading Dear Flynn: A letter from mom.

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